Financial Counsellor

The Salvation Army

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Schads level 5; benefits: up to $15,900 tax-free s...
Diploma of community services financial counselling
Experience supporting people in crisis
Trauma-informed counselling approaches
The role involves providing holistic, person-centred financial counselling to clients facing financial hardship and problem gambling

Job Summary

  • The role involves providing holistic, person-centred financial counselling to clients facing financial hardship and problem gambling.
  • Employees receive NFP salary packaging benefits up to $15,900 tax free along with flexible working arrangements.
  • The position requires maintaining high-quality case notes and reporting in line with Moneycare and funding requirements.

Matching Summary

The role involves providing holistic, person-centred financial counselling to clients facing financial hardship and problem gambling.

Salary

SCHADS Level 5; Benefits: Up to $15,900 tax-free salary packaging; Leave: Up to 8 weeks purchase leave scheme

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Diploma of Community Services Financial Counselling
  • Experience supporting people in crisis
  • Trauma-informed counselling approaches
  • Creditor negotiation and advocacy skills
  • Current driver's licence required

Nice-to-have

  • Group financial literacy session delivery
  • Strong interpersonal and active listening skills
  • Compassionate non-judgmental approach
  • Commitment to inclusive practice
  • Proficiency with client management systems

Key Requirements

  • Diploma of Community Services (Financial Counselling)
  • Mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check
  • Working with Children Check completion

Work Rights

Not specified

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